ALGONQUIN COLLEGE Moving Towards a Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Cristina Holguin-Pando, M.Sc. Director, Partnerships Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

APPLIED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING MISSION To support non-routine engineering works aimed at improving partner products, materials, & processes. VALUES CARING We have a sincere and compassionate interest in the well-being of the individual. LEARNING We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, personal growth and development. INTEGRITY We believe in trust, honesty and fairness in all relationships and transactions. RESPECT We value the dignity and uniqueness of the individual. We value the equity and diversity in our community.

Academic Programs Aligned with Market Trends Support students to: Gain an education credentials Applied training Get work experience Foster curiosity Complete research

Applied Research Over 15 years of applied research in the classroom Eligibility for NSERC, SSHRC, CFI, NRC, OCE research funding, among others $23.5M of research funds 2010-2017 Industry driven projects with IP policy in favor of industry led commercialization 6000 students involved in 2000 projects with about 2000 companies. 1000 commercial prototypes developed 5 Research Centres with core Digital Technology capabilities to include: Design and U/X, Health and Wellness, Construction Research, Applied Sciences and Engineering and Data Analytics

Skills Relevant to Autonomous Vehicles Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology; Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician – Robotics; Electrical power and controls; Mechanical design and prototyping; Robotic systems programming; Reverse-engineering; Wireless Systems Smart Cities WiMAX ‘Mobile’ / LTE; Data Analytics Data management and analysis; Programming and testing of proprietary algorithms.

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